Masterly Stroke

Grander than the touch of Midas,
A caress of the pen
Lets emotions unfold.
Into ballads untold
of the maountains and rivers
and the soul,
Of the whole,
animating, exalting Chills and shivers.
Gentler than the stroke of a brush
In a hush
Fondling with life's hues
Coloring, glossing
To awe, to amuse.
Thirstier than Pharaohs swords
Gulping aqua-oculus
Ripping apart
Slashing the heart
A stroke of the pen!